"Helicopters of Russia" will deliver Mi-171E helicopters to Pakistan

Holding "Helicopters of Russia" (included in rostec) signed with the government of punjab province (pakistan) a contract for the supply of the civil mi-171e helicopter, the press service of the company. The transfer of the helicopter to the customer will be held in the second quarter of 2017. "The helicopter will be made in the convertible version that will allow you to use the machine in transport version and configuration "Vip-shop" able to take on board 13 passengers, accompanied by a flight attendant. In the transport configuration, the mi-171e can carry up to 27 passengers in the jump seats and up to 4 tons of cargo inside the cargo cabin or on external sling," reads the release. High flying-technical characteristics of Russian-made helicopters in combination with high reliability, ease of maintenance and effectiveness in a wide range of temperatures, modes and altitudes ensure their popularity around the world. The conclusion of the contract with the government of punjab province have contributed to the positive reputation of the holding company "Helicopters of Russia" as a reliable supplier of helicopters, the press service quoted deputy general director of the holding alexander shcherbinina. It is noted that the scope of the application possibilities of the helicopter, "Further expanded through the installation of a set of search-and-rescue equipment – winch lpg-150 and searchlight tsl-1600".

And installed on board an early warning system ground proximity (scbs) will enhance safety. Today, the helicopters mi-8/17 helicopters produced by ulan-ude aviation and kazan helicopter plants.

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